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May 20, 2015

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Antithesis DefinitionAntithesis, literal meaning opposite, is a rhetorical device in which two opposite ideas are put together in a sentence to achieve a contrasting effect.

Antithesis emphasizes the idea of contrast by parallel structures of the contrasted phrases or clauses, i.e. the structures of phrases and clauses are similar in order to draw the attention of the listeners or readers. For example:

“Setting foot on the moon may be a small step for a man but a giant step for mankind.”The use of contrasting ideas, “a small step” and “a giant step”, in the sentence above emphasizes the significance of one of the biggest landmarks of human history.

“To err is human; to forgive divine.”“Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heav’n.”

Some famous antithetical statements have become part of our everyday speech and are frequently used in arguments and discussions. Below is the list of some antithetical statements:Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice. Man proposes, God disposes.Love is an ideal thing, marriage a real thing. Speech is silver, but silence is gold.Patience is bitter, but it has a sweet fruit.Money is the root of all evils: poverty is the fruit of all goodness.You are easy on the eyes, but hard on the heart.

Examples of Antithesis in LiteratureIn literature, writers employ antithesis not only in sentences but also in characters and events. Thus, its use is extensive; below are a few examples of antithesis in literature:

The opening lines of Charles Dickens’ novel “ A Tale of Two Cities” provides an unforgettable antithesis example:

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way.”

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